20 Unique Hotels in Japan

Forest Village is an outdoor complex located in the middle of a beautiful spacious park.

Aerbin Sports Park is a huge sports accommodation facility, once owned by a Japanese private school.

The open-air ”flying stone bath” is made from a large stone that has been hollowed out and has a great location with a panoramic view of Mount Kintokiyama and Mount Sounzan. The ”rolling stone bath” in the annex surrounded by trees is also popular. Western style home cooking can be enjoyed at dinner.

This is a B&B style guesthouse located in Hachijojima, Tokyo, a 50 minute flight from Haneda. All rooms have a bathroom and toilet, so you can have a comfortable stay. Free Wi-Fi is available in the rooms and lobby. Hachijojima's main beach, Sokodo Beach, is a 3 minute walk away, and Sokodo Port, where Tokai Kisen ships depart and arrive, is right in front of you. Hachijo Airport is a 7 minute drive away. We can provide a shuttle service if you wish. (Please contact us in advance.) There are restaurants, shops, and supermarkets within walking distance, but since it is in the countryside and a little far away, we will send you a ride. (For more information, please contact the front desk.) All rooms have an ocean view, and from your room you can see the blue sea of Hachijojima and the sparkling green of Mt. Mihara. If you bring your own bottle, we will fill you up with delicious Cleansui water at the front desk. Room temperature, cold water, ice, hot water... please feel free to ask the staff. We hope that the beautiful blue ocean will always be by your side... At Sea Dive, we strive to reduce the use of disposable PET bottles and plastic products.

Just 10 minutes from Happo Bus Terminal on the free shuttle, Skala Inn features a cozy lounge with a library, a bar and a wood-burning stove. Skala Inn has both Western rooms and Japanese rooms, which have traditional futon bedding on a tatami ( woven-straw) floor. All rooms are heated, with a toiletries and a bathtub. A free shuttle operates on request within Hakuba Village. Happo-One Ski Resort is 2 km away, and Hakuba Goryu & 47Ski Resort is about 5 km away.

An all-inclusive island getaway for adults. A special time that flows only on this island, far from everyday life. A luxurious hotel, or glamping where you can feel the sound of the ocean up close Choose your favorite style that suits the occasion. An all-inclusive style where the accommodation fee includes the cost of meals, drinks, and activities during your stay. (Some activities require a fee) Enjoy an elegant time without worrying about payment at check-out. For dinner, we offer a seasonal menu that makes use of local ingredients nurtured by the currents of the Seto Inland Sea. A variety of moving experiences that can only be experienced on this island. Enjoy a liberating time surrounded by the pristine nature that the islanders have continued to protect.

A white Western building situated on a hill. Comfortable rooms with a view of Heisaura, Japanese style dinner cooked with fresh and reliable seasonal ingredients, serious astrological fortune teller with knowledge of sanmei-gaku (a discipline based on Chinese astrology) and soft water bath are popular.

A 100-year-old traditional house standing alone in a lush forest has been fully renovated into a luxurious glamping facility for one group only. Pets are allowed! Enjoy a unique stay that combines a traditional house with glamping.

Relax and feel at home in Asuka at this traditional Japanese folk house

Distinguished by the full course meals prepared by the chef-owner, who previously worked at a hotel. Has a resort-like atmosphere created by its Early American exterior and spacious wood dining room. The tennis court is free to use for an hour.

<1 minute walk to Hakuba Iwatake Snowfield shuttle bus stop / Natural hot spring> The owner is an international mountain guide and will support you in your mountain adventures♪ Convenient base for trekking and skiing, with free car storage during mountain climbing

This is a small inn with 4 rooms run by a farm. It is located in the countryside. There are no luxurious facilities, but the inn offers beautiful views of the mountains and vineyards. Breakfast is made with lots of fresh, pesticide-free vegetables from the farm.

It is 10 minutes' walk from the plum grove with 3000 red and white plum trees. The rooms are chic, with wood flooring and blue-grey walls. The windows have a good view, with a sense of openness. The open-air bath, which can be reserved for private use, is highly recommended.

A blissful stay limited to one group per day in Bise, the holy land of Ryukyu Feng Shui Birth - the suite -, a seaside secret villa nestled in the sacred Fukugi forest of Bise [A new form of luxury travel] - Concierge service starts at the time of reservation, and dedicated butler service during your stay - Birth the suite is a private villa that only one group per day is invited to, and is a new style of villa where you can enjoy luxurious services during your stay. From the time of reservation, the concierge will respond to various requests such as meal service, stay plans, and anniversary surprises, and during your stay, a dedicated butler will support you to make your days memorable. [Safety Stay] Birth awaits you, offering a "sanctuary of the heart" where you can be freed from the various things happening in the outside world and spend your time in peace while regaining your connection with nature.

Hearty home-cooked dishes are popular ★A cozy resort hotel with the warmth of wood and an exotic atmosphere It is convenient to use our hotel as a base for mountain climbing, autumn leaves, frost-covered trees, and skiing (3 minutes by car from Ani Ski Resort). Pets and children welcome

A small inn with delicious meals with cats that heal your heart. A cottage-style pension built in a scenic spot at the south end of Toyoizumi Bridge, a scenic spot for Kawazu cherry blossoms. The "Kawazu River" that flows under it is a clear stream where you can fish for sweetfish and play in the water. It also keeps you cool in the summer. The only inn where you can see "Kawazu cherry blossom trees" from your room. Meals are handmade dishes that make the most of the seasonal flavors. Both are excellent. Among them, the “Alfonsino grilled in salt pot” is excellent. Ise lobster sashimi (or Poare), local fish boat platter and 3 main dishes. The bath is a 100% private open-air bath for guest rooms that draws hot water from Mine Onsen Daifunto. Of course, you can take a bath 24 hours a day. The guest rooms are two-story cottage-type maisonettes. There is a living room, bathroom, toilet, and kitchenette on the 1st floor. On the 2nd floor there is a twin room and a 6-tatami mat Japanese-style bedroom. You can also see "Kawazu Cherry Blossom Trees". A spacious and well-cleaned room.

An auberge (French-style inn and restaurant) where you can enjoy healthy French cuisine with carefully selected ingredients. The table-style dining room has a tatami-matted floor, and the antique furniture creates a nostalgic atmosphere. Rooms are western-style and unified in serene colors.

Located in Hakone, a minute walk from Gora Station, Emblem Flow Hakone is a cozy accommodation with a restaurant, gallery, and a shared lounge. This accommodation is perfect for art enthusiasts with both the Hakone Open-Air Museum and the Pola Museum located within close proximity to the hotel. Mt. Kintoki, Daimonji-Yaki, and Owakudani are also all easily accessible from this property for those who prefer being out in the nature.

Located at the foot of Hachimantai National Park, LODGE Clubman is a homely lodge surrounded by majestic nature where adults and children alike can enjoy the outdoors to the fullest. There are endless activities to do throughout the year, such as kayaking under the blue sky, mountain climbing, and skiing in powder snow! Even first-timers will receive friendly and careful support, so you can enjoy yourself with peace of mind. After playing until you're exhausted, enjoy our cuisine, which is made with carefully selected ingredients, of which we are proud. We will help you make your trip a memory you will never forget.

A great location, just a 5-minute walk to Kujuukuri-hama Beach. You can spend a leisurely time surrounded by vegetable and herb gardens with the scent of the salty sea and herbs.